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The conflict theory is defined as seeing social life as a considerable competition; they focus on the distribution of power and inequality. This type of theory is better at explaining a social change rather than social stability. A type of conflict theory is the feminist theory, which is an approach that recognizes women's social and economical quality to men; this is also considered to be a movement on the distribution of power for women at the time. Social conflict theories can also function as an explanation for criminal behavior by suggesting crime is caused by a class conflict and laws have been created to protect those in power rather than others who aren't considered to be in power. Every criminal act has an undertone of politics and this is considered the social reality of crime. One premise of the conflict theory is that the "justice system is biased and designed to protect the wealthy" (Siegel, 200), but this is a thing of the past when it comes to Marxist views. The Marxist theory feels there is a competitive nature of the capitalist system as it pertains to the cause of crime. Those who are poor commit crimes because they are angry and in need, so they feel they should "get back" at society for treating them as such. In regards to feminism, they feel the influence of their society should be based on crime rather than making a central position on crime by showing it as destructive and rational in nature. This theory can be applied in our everyday lives because individuals who are poor feel the need to break the law due to certain criteria in their lives. For example, those who are homeless may rob a store because they do not have money to eat. Teenagers may steal a car because they are less fortunate and do not have one; this can be done for their own well-being or can be done for their families. Conflict theories of crime can explain everyone's lives by assigning their specific conflict in life and applying it to their potential of committing a crime. Those who are less fortunate or are having difficulty with something may resort to committing a crime because they feel they have nothing left to do.

 

Biological theories are on a specific basis of crime due to the biological background of an individual or suspect; their physical characteristics and other biological makeup can be the reason behind their delinquency. Those who feel they are acting of the social norm will feel they are not committing a crime at all. Cesare Lombroso felt atavism explained biological deviance theories as being a sign of inherent criminalities. With this being said, Lombroso "viewed born criminals as a form of human sub-species" (boundless.com). He also felt atavism could be identified by different amounts of physical stigmata; large ears, different nose, drooping eyes, etc. Biological theories can be applied to our everyday lives due to the premise of criminals having a certain "profile" when the police is looking for them. They have certain personality aspects or characteristics that sets them apart from other individuals. The police are given a profile to be on the lookout for, and they expect to find someone with those characteristics or as close as possible to them. It seems there can be a real-life situation with almost every criminal theory if you think about it in criminal or regular terms. 

 

Works Cited:

 

Siegel, L. J. (2000). Conflict Theory. National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Retrieved June 19, 2017, from https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=185187

 

Biological Theories of Deviance. (2016). Retrieved June 19, 2017, from https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-textbook/deviance-social-control-and-crime-7/theories-of-crime-and-deviance-61/biological-theories-of-deviance-372-3189/